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Foie gras vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Foie gras and Chorizo

  • Foie gras has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, and Copper, while Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 308% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chorizo is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more IronIron +245.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +108.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +270.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 200% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +370%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +615.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +783.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.3mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.12mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more FatsFats +14.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.4%
Contains more OtherOther +28.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~14.38g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Foie gras Chorizo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Foie gras Chorizo Opinion
Calories 462kcal 455kcal Foie gras
Protein 11.4g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 43.84g 38.27g Foie gras
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Foie gras
Net carbs 4.67g 1.86g Foie gras
Carbs 4.67g 1.86g Foie gras
Cholesterol 150mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Chorizo
Calcium 70mg 8mg Foie gras
Potassium 138mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 5.5mg 1.59mg Foie gras
Copper 0.4mg 0.08mg Foie gras
Zinc 0.92mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 200mg 150mg Foie gras
Sodium 697mg 1235mg Foie gras
Vitamin A 3333IU 0IU Foie gras
Vitamin A 1001µg 0µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.12mg 0.04mg Foie gras
Selenium 44µg 21.1µg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 2.51mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 1.12mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 9.4µg 2µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 60µg 2µg Foie gras
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.45g 14.38g Chorizo
Monounsaturated Fat 25.61g 18.4g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.84g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.507mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.606mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.029mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.863mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.27mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.567mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.719mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.303mg 0.721mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Foie gras Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
127%
Foie gras
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Foie gras
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069999999999999g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.